Southern Drawl Band visits Destin

It has been a pretty busy week for the middle of winter. Monday was spent at home. Sunshine Cindy has been busy around the house while I did more Mambo work. Tuesday we went to Crab Island Cantina. We thought the Trop Rock band Southern Drawl was going to make it there to talk to Carlos about possibly playing there in the future. The band was on its way to Destin from New Orleans and were stopping at places along the Gulf Coast dropping off press kits. They were staying in Wayne’s condo on the island.

Part of the band (Tommy, Mike and I don't remember the other name. Sorry)

They were running late as musicians are prone to do. We decided to wait till Wednesday for the meeting. In the meantime Sunshine Cindy and I still talked to Carlos about some other musicians we might get to play. We are planning a Crab Island Mambo party for March. Musician to be announced soon! It will be fun.

From there we stopped in at Landshark Pizza. Barry was there as was Brian and Jerry. A decent crowd was in the place. Sue and Stephanie were working. We had some $2.50 Corona’s and ordered some food. It is always such a good vibe in Landshark. We got to talk to Sue about her recently concluded cruise. She and Brian had a great time and were able to recharge their batteries. It also looks like they might try to expand the restaurant. As busy as they are that would be good. We even talked about doing another Crab Island Mambo party there since the last one was so much fun!

Sunshine Cindy with the group

Wednesday we were able to Southern Drawl and Carlos together. We got to the Cantina before them. Dave and Marilyn were at the bar enjoying Wednesday’s drink specials. Marilyn was having the “Judy” Margarita named after one of the managers who created it. The band got there and they spent a lot of time with Carlos. Shurl is their manager and she was impressed with Carlos and the whole set up. They are trying to set up some dates in April. If they can make it work we will help promote it.

The band was heading to Panama City for the night. We wished them well. Wayne was still there, Cherie showed up and we had a few beers and some food. It was a nice night and enjoyable for us to try and help an upcoming band break into the Destin scene.

It looks like we might have a rainy weekend in Destin. But no matter. We will still be out “Embracing the Chaos!” See ya Monday!